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Benton County Historical Society & Museum Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

Preserving Benton County's Heritage Since 1949

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Welcome to the Benton County Historical Society & Museum

Preserving the stories, artifacts, and heritage of Benton County, Minnesota since 1949.

View of the Residence and Granite Quarry of L. Robinson Sr.
View of the Residence & Granite Quarry of L. Robinson, Sr.,
Sauk Rapids, Benton Co., Minn.

📅  Today in History

United States

• 1868 14th Amendment ratified, citizenship to exslaves

• 1913 US wins its first Davis Cup since 1902, beating England, 3-2

Minnesota

• Lester soil became Minnesota’s state soil in 2012.

• The walleye became Minnesota’s official state fish in 1965.

Benton County

• Benton County News began publishing weekly in Foley in August 1932.

• William A. Aitkin served as chairman of Benton County’s first board of commissioners.

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🕑  Plan Your Visit

Location 202 2nd Avenue South Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Hours Tue – Fri   10am – 4pm Closed on legal holidays
Phone 320-253-9614 By appointment

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